Classical Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Chappell, Jon; Phillips, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119873029 ISBN 13: 9781119873020

Publisher: Wiley, 2022

Synopsis

Discover the magic of classical guitar with this fun and easy guide

The perfect starting point to learning classical guitar, Classical Guitar For Dummies, walks you through the steps, techniques, and styles you’ll need to finger-pick your way around some of the most beautiful songs ever written.

Whether you’re a first timer looking to add your very first classical guitar to your collection or you’ve already made the jump to the classical style want to pick up some priceless tips, this book is the easy-to-read companion you’ll want at your side. You can even play along with audio and video examples at dummies.com that will help you on your journey toward classical guitar mastery.

In Classical Guitar For Dummies, you’ll find:

• Foundational and advanced techniques, from adapting your playing posture to coloring your tone with vibrato
• Tips and tricks on playing classical guitar favorites, like Cavatina by Stanley Myers
• Explorations of classical scales, up and down the guitar neck

Classical Guitar For Dummies is an essential aid for new and aspiring classical guitarists just beginning to learn their craft. More experienced guitarists seeking to improve their fundamentals and learn some new strategies for creating amazing music will also find a ton of useful info inside.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Phillips is an author and former director of music at Cherry Lane Music. He has served as music editor of Guitar and Guitar One magazines.

Jon Chappell is a guitarist, author, and former editor-in-chief of Guitar and Home Recording magazines. His work has appeared in Guitar Shop, Keyboard, Electronic Musician, and Guitar Player.

From the Back Cover

Don’t fret―learn to play guitar the easy way

The classical guitar is renowned for its beauty and elegance. You can win renown too―whether you’re playing for live audiences or for the simple entertainment of your cat. This book offers the quickest and friendliest way to get started and improve your technique, barre none! Start with a crash course on playing position and reading music, then dive into chapters on advanced techniques and achieving a tone that will wow ‘em. You can also see and hear how examples in the book are meant to be played by accessing audio and video files at dummies.com.

Inside…

• Tips and tricks for buying a classical guitar
• FInd out how to read standard guitar notation and tablature
• Master trills, slurs, barres, vibrato, and arpeggios
• Build your classical repertoire
• Discover techniques for making more expressive music

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119873029
• ISBN 13: 9781119873020
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352